Also means
tar
Usage Note
Bitumen is the dark, viscous waterproofing material derived from crude oil, used on flat roofs, foundations, and road surfaces. In German it is often used as an uninflected noun: Bitumenbahn is a bitumen sheeting roll.
Examples
"Die flache Dachfläche wurde mit Bitumen abgedichtet."
Natural Translation
The flat roof surface was sealed with bitumen.
Literal Translation
The flat roof surface was with bitumen sealed.
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